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EX51 AXB

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,898 mi
Last recorded83,898 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 AXB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2012 83,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

airbag warning lamp not working

Pass 28 Jan 2011 79,612 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL HIGH.

SLIGHT PLAY AT R/H SIDE OF STEERING RACK.

SLIGHT WEAR AT BRAKE PEDAL PAD.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 74,956 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 69,609 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 65,851 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2007 59,377 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 53,673 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 36,238 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 36,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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EX51 AXB is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 65,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX51 AXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX51 AXB registered?

EX51 AXB is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is EX51 AXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 AXB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX51 AXB have outstanding finance?

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